Fuel price cut goes up in smoke

Motorists in Cyprus are back to reaching deep into their pockets to fill up their vehicles, following a short-lived respite after the government’s intervention to slash the consumer tax on fuel. Under

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Halloumi identity crisis

The “what makes” Halloumi saga is far from over, as the government and stakeholders prepare for a legal standoff over how the island’s traditional white cheese should be produced. Halloumi’s PDO (Product

COVID19: Four deaths, infection rate rises

Cyprus reported four coronavirus deaths on Saturday, as new daily cases receded to under 3,000 with hospitalisations up to 110, of whom 17 are critical. The Health Ministry said in its Covid

Building density law stumps development

Real estate and property development contribute to creating job opportunities and the growth of the Cyprus economy. Development is controlled by the existing town planning zones, which set certain factors, such as

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Tourism revenue at lowest level since 2009

Cyprus tourism revenues in 2021 were the lowest recorded in over a decade, excluding 2020, when the travel industry was essentially on COVID-19 lockdown throughout the year. Annual revenue from tourists reached

Cyprus protests TRNC flag on Vettel’s helmet

The Cyprus Automobile Association has taken aim at four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel for sporting a helmet displaying the flag of the breakaway state in the Turkish-occupied north of the island.